air conditioning Lexus IS250 2007 Do-it-yourself maintenance / LEXUS 2007 IS350/250 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53578U)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-
rors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-
self maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
6Ve h i c l e
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For US ownersReporting safety defects for US owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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Multi-information display ............ 118
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers .................... 122
Headlight switch ............................ 122
Fog light switch .............................. 125
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 126
Headlight cleaner switch .......... 129
2-4. Using other driving
systems ...................................... 130
Cruise control ................................ 130
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 133
Lexus parking assist-sensor...... 142
Driving assist systems.................. 148
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................................... 154
2-5. Driving information ................... 157
Cargo and luggage ...................... 157
Vehicle load limits ......................... 160
Winter driving tips .......................... 161
Trailer towing .................................. 165
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with an automatic
transmission) ................................ 166
Dinghy towing
(vehicles with a manual
transmission) ................................ 1673-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger .............. 170
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 170
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 178
3-2. Using the audio system............. 179
Audio system type ........................ 179
Using the radio............................... 182
Using the CD player.................... 189
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs................................... 195
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................ 203
Using the AUX adapter............ 206
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ............................ 207
3-3. Using the interior lights .......... 209
Interior lights list............................ 209
• Interior lights and
personal lights ............................... 211
3-4. Using the storage features..... 213
List of storage features ............... 213
• Glove box ..................................... 213
• Console boxes ............................ 214
• Overhead console .................... 215
• Cup holders.................................. 216
3Interior features

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• Bottle holders/door
pockets ........................................... 218
3-5. Other interior features............ 219
Sun visors.......................................... 219
Vanity mirror .................................. 220
Clock .................................................. 221
Satellite switches .......................... 222
Ashtrays ........................................... 225
Cigarette lighter ........................... 226
Power outlet ................................... 227
Seat heaters.................................... 228
Seat heaters and ventilators ... 230
Armrest ............................................ 232
Rear sunshade ............................... 233
Extended trunk.............................. 235
Coat hooks ..................................... 236
Floor mat.......................................... 237
Trunk features............................... 238
Garage door opener................... 241
Compass........................................... 246
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 252
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 252
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 2544-2. Maintenance.............................. 257
Maintenance requirements ..... 257
General maintenance ................ 259
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 262
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 263
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................................. 263
Hood.................................................. 266
Positioning the jack ..................... 267
Engine compartment.................. 269
Tires .................................................. 283
Tire inflation pressure................. 293
Wheels.............................................. 297
Air conditioning filter.................. 299
Electronic key battery ............... 302
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................................... 304
Headlight aim.................................. 318
Light bulbs ........................................ 319
5-1. Essential information .............. 328
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ...................................... 328
If you think something is
wrong ............................................ 335
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Without navigation system
Navigation
system
*1
Clock

P. 221
Audio
system

P. 179
Air conditioning
system
P. 170
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 178
Security indicator
P. 54, 56
Emergency
flashers
Clock P. 221
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 54, 56
Emergency flashers Air conditioning
system
*1
With navigation system
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*1
A

Interior features3
169
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger ........... 170
Automatic air conditioning
system .......................................... 170
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers........... 178
3-2. Using the audio system ......... 179
Audio system type ..................... 179
Using the radio ............................ 182
Using the CD player ................. 189
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs................................ 195
Optimal use of the audio
system ......................................... 203
Using the AUX adapter ......... 206
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ......................... 207
3-3. Using the interior lights ....... 209
Interior lights list........................ 209
• Interior lights and
personal lights............................. 211
3-4. Using the storage
features ................................... 213
List of storage features............. 213
• Glove box .................................. 213• Console boxes .......................... 214
• Overhead console ................. 215
• Cup holders ............................... 216
• Bottle holders/door
pockets ........................................ 218
3-5. Other interior features......... 219
Sun visors ...................................... 219
Vanity mirror ............................... 220
Clock................................................ 221
Satellite switches ....................... 222
Ashtrays ........................................ 225
Cigarette lighter........................ 226
Power outlet ................................ 227
Seat heaters ................................ 228
Seat heaters and
ventilators .................................. 230
Armrest ......................................... 232
Rear sunshade............................ 233
Extended trunk .......................... 235
Coat hooks .................................. 236
Floor mat ...................................... 237
Trunk features ............................. 238
Garage door opener................. 241
Compass ...................................... 246

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (without navigation system)
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Press to switch to automatic mode. (IS350 only)
Automatically switches between outside air and recirculated
air modes.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to the
“Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Automatic mode Driver’s side temperature
setting displayChanges the air outlets used
OffFan speedAirflow display
Fan speed display
Passenger’s side temperature
setting display
Micro dust and
pollen removal mode
Driver's side temperature
control
Air conditioning ON/OFF switch
Outside air or recirculated modeFront windshield defoggerPassenger’s side
temperature control
Dual operation switch
STEP1
STEP2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tem-
perature on the switch.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sepa-
rately.
Adjusting the settings
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Press  to increase the temperature and  to decrease the tempera-
ture on the switch.
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on the switch to separately adjust
the temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Press
to return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same set-
ting (simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■Adjusting the fan speed
Press  (increase) or  (decrease) on the button.
Press to turn the fan off.
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■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time the
button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
front windshield defogger oper-
ates.
*: Only in the automatic mode
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Interior features
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
IS250
Press .
The mode switches between (recycles air inside the vehicle) and
(introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the but-
ton is pressed.
IS350
Press .
The mode switches among (recycles air inside the vehicle), AUTO
and (introduces air from outside the vehicle) modes each time the
button is pressed.
When the system is switched to automatic mode, the air conditioning
system operates automatically.
Defogging the front windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system control
operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode may auto-
matically switch to (outside
air) mode.

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Micro dust and pollen filter
Press .
Outside air mode switches to
(recirculated air) mode. Pol-
len is removed from the air and the
air flows to the upper part of the
body.
To stop the operation, press
again.
Adjusting the sensitivity of the air intake control in automatic mode (IS350 only)
Press for 2 or more sec-
onds.
Press  (increase) or  (decrease)
on the switch.
From —3 (low) to 3 (high) can be
set.
STEP1
STEP2